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Donors Must Trust Community Wisdom to Solve Community Challenges

February 2024 |

This article was originally published by South Seattle Emerald (SSE) on February 9, 2024; Philanthropy Northwest has cross-posted it here with their permission. See the original piece on ...
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#PNWOnTheRoad in Washington

December 2023 |

At Philanthropy Northwest, our commitment to building connections and understanding the unique needs of our members takes us on exciting journeys. As part of our #PNWOnTheRoad initiative, we embarked on the ultimate philanthropy road trip, extending outreach to our members and partners...
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These Island Foundations Are Rising Up to Meet Their Communities' Needs

October 2023 |

The San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF) connects islanders with the nonprofit organizations and projects they care about to build a strong and resilient community. Since its founding in 1994, the foundation has strived to make San Juan Island a place where all residents can thrive, and...
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2023 GOSW Annual Conference: Embracing Change – Transforming Philanthropy

May 10, 2023 to May 12, 2023
12:00pm PDT
Wildhorse Resort and Casino

We invite our Oregon and Southwest Washington members and partners to attend Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington's annual conference this May. 

We know that change is inevitable and we have the opportunity to explore how it can be used to transform us. At this year’s...
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Democracy Northwest Funders - Fall 2022

November 10, 2022
3:00pm to 4:30pm
PST

The Democracy Northwest Funders Table brings together funders focused on civic engagement, community power-building and making political representation more inclusive and accountable.

This session will focus on narrative and its ability to shape cultural understanding and structural...
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The Russell Family Foundation Takes Action on the Climate Crisis Through a Net Zero Commitment

November 2022 |

This article was originally published by The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF) on October 18, 2022; Philanthropy Northwest has cross-posted it here with their permission. See the original piece on ...
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Washington Bright Spot: Philanthropy Addressing a Local Press in Decline

November 2022 | Philanthropy Northwest

The news plays a core role in people’s lives, but over time local and daily newspapers have closed their doors, leaving local residents less informed and connected to key issues that affect their communities. Recognizing this issue, funders in Central Washington created The Yakima Free Press...
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